Chapter 3

It didn't take long after she had finished eating before he urged her to wash his clothes. He walked her to a hot springs not 3 miles away from their camp. That made her mad, she and Kiro had rinsed off in an ice cold stream last night when a hot spring was so close. Begrudgingly she put everything down and got her soap out to wash the clothes. She had brought her clothes as well so that she could kill 2 birds with one stone so's to speak.

"Well lets have um." she said as she started sorting out her own clothes to wash after his were done. She had a really nice spot, some nice round rocks were lose enough to use to scrub the clothes right there on the bank. A huge rock to place the clean clothes on. Branches hung near by to hang them to dry, and she could soak in the spring while she waited. Perfect in her opinion really, but there was one unknown. She looked up to see if he had his clothes ready, he did. He was holding out his clothes to her but he was completely naked besides the cloth wrapped around his privets. Kagome blushed hard as she took his clothes then turned quickly away from him.

"Whats the problem Kagome?" he spoke her name slowly with a deeper tone than normal. She blushed harder as she heard him get in the water and toss his last article to her.

"A warning would have been nice." She whispered, not trusting her voice enough to speak louder. She was too afraid to glance at him, what she had seen of his body was enough to make her mind wander where it shouldn't go.

"I would have assumed you knew what you were doing. You were quite calm about it all."

"I guess I didn't really think. Besides I had planned on getting in the water and soaking while the clothes dried. I didn't know you would be doing the same." she was doing his clothes diligently, not wanting to rip or tear the soft silk.

"You still can, can you not?"

"No, your in there. I wouldn't want to invade your privacy again." she blushed at the remembrance of her folly the last time.

"Again?"

"I'm sorry about what I did a while ago. I hadn't meant to offend you. Now let me be so I can clean these clothes without anymore distraction." She heard a soft snort but decided to ignore it in favor of cleaning.

It didn't take her too long to get all the clothes done, she had a blushing fit when she came to his undergarment but other than that had no trouble. She hung all the clothes up to dry then took her socks and shoes off to soak her feet in the water. She hadn't sat long before he came in front of her. She tried to keep her eyes off him as he stood before her, granted the water hid his waist down but she still didn't want to be caught gawking at him.

"Can I help you?" She asked after a moment of awkwardness.

"Come, soak with this Sesshomaru." Kagome looked up in confusion and found his hand held out to her.

"I.. I can't. I don't have my swimsuit."

"What is a swim suit?"

"Its clothing to wear in water so that your not completely exposed."

"I will not watch you miko, now come get undressed and join me." He turned his back to her and waited. Kagome didn't know what to do, she had an extremely sexy youkai lord asking her to join him in a hot spring. Her mind supplied her with a few ideas but she quickly shook them out of her mind. "Miko." He said this in warning, she was making him wait too long and he didn't like it. She didn't know why but she found herself wanting to join him. Mind made up she quickly undressed then looked at him, his back was still turned but he reached a hand out to her. She shyly placed her hand in his and let him guide her into the water. He still hadn't turned to look at her even though she was chest deep now, they came up to some rocks naturally carved into an uneven bench. He sat her down then sat next to her. When she sat she found that the water was really quite clear and you could see almost everything. The top of her breasts peeped out of the water showing off some cleavage and she quickly folded her arms over them.

"You should have explained things to me you know. I would have brought my swimsuit with me and a pair of shorts for you."

"Nudity does not bother this Sesshomaru."

"Well it bothers me."

"Hn." a moment of silence.

"Why did you leave? I said I was sorry, I hadn't thought before I acted."

"Why do you ask?"

"Well I assume you were disgusted that I dared to touch you. But then you show up thinking I was killed. It just makes no since to me is all."

"You do not disgust this Sesshomaru, I merely had to deal with something." She looked up at him at this. She locked her eyes with his and searched for something.

"I don't? But I'm human and I touched you without permission. You've killed for less than that."

"Hn, I grew used to human contact with Rin. Though I must admit I hadn't expected a grown woman to jump into my arms naked just to thank me for dispatching a snake." Kagome reddened and looked down, ashamed.

"Sorry, I just really hate snakes."

"I noticed. No harm done." Silence ensued between them as they soaked in the hot water. After about twenty minutes or so, she couldn't remember really, Kagome started getting too hot, she felt herself become dizzy and weak.

"Um, Sesshomaru?"

"Yes?" he looked to her and cocked a brow.

"I think I've been in here too long." She said slowly, her head was swirling and she tried to shake herself out of the sudden fog. She watched as Sesshomaru put a hand on her cheek. He eyes widened momentarily before he stood up then pulled her to stand with him. Her legs were weak and she had trouble standing straight, so he picked her up and carried her out of the water bridle style. She giggled carelessly as he carried her, "wow, I should have known better than to stay in there so long."

"This Sesshomaru doesn't understand." He stopped on the bank and placed her on the same rock she had used for the clothes.

"Sulfur, it's a chemical and in long exposure to humans it... um I can't remember what it does exactly but it makes us sick if were around it too long."

"And soaking as long as you have has taken it's toll on you body?"

"Yeah I guess you could say that. I'm just a bit light headed right now though. I'll be fine now that I'm out of the water. Thank you." She smiled warmly at him and readjusted herself to sit up fully. The rock was still slippery from the wet clothes she had placed on it and her hand slid causing her to fall off to the side. She squeaked as she felt Sesshomaru grab her waist and pull her towards his body to save her from hitting the ground. She wrapped her arms around his neck to right herself but as she did, her bare breast touched his chest and she hissed at the contact. Her legs were still partially on the rock but Sesshomaru backed up to get better footing and caused her legs to fall against his. This contact made Sesshomaru realize she was now fully against him and he couldn't stop the pleased growl of his beast escape his throat. Kagome looked up to his eyes in confusion, thinking he was growling at her for touching him.

"Sorry." she said as she let go of his neck, but she didn't go anywhere. He held her body tightly against himself and looked down at her. His face was completely blank but she could see in his eyes he was confused. She watched as his eyes trailed down her body in assessment, she felt herself grow hot with the way he glanced her over. His nostrils flared and she realized he smelt her hormonal change. His eyes shot back up to hers, she turned away in embarrassment. "Can you put me down please?" she asked as she tried to hide her blush. She felt a hand lift her chin up to make eye contact with him, she knew her eyes held her shame for her bodies reaction to him.

He slowly let her body slide down his own but he held her eyes. Kagome gasped in complete surprise and her eyes widened as she felt his hardness slide against her pelvis then her belly. Once her feet touched the ground he let go of her chin. Her eyes didn't dare drop though, she was afraid to look down. Her hands had been resting against his shoulders were now on his chest and she felt as he took a deep inhale. Kagome licked her lips for her mouth suddenly went dry. She felt herself grow wet between her thighs and her breathing became heavier. She felt her stomach flutter and her nipples hardened painfully. Then there was that strange tightening in her lower abdomen that she was quite sure she had never felt before. She bit her lower lip in thought as she tried making since of all this.

Another growl was made from Sesshomaru and when she refocused her eyes to his she found him watching her mouth. Curiously she licked her lip again before nibbling on it, same result he growled. What was different though was that he could tell she was doing it on purpose and before she could do it again he pulled her to him and kissed her roughly. He demanded entrance with his tongue and she gave it on a moan. He drove his appendage deep into her mouth and dominated her own tongue.

When he finally backed off to give her some air he attacked her neck and pulse point. He growled loudly when she moved her hands to explore his chest and abdomen as she kissed his collarbone. But when she nibbled on his neck he snarled and lifted her off the ground, holding her close. Kagome wrapped her legs around him for support and when her heat fully rested on his hardened member they both gasped in unison.

Kagome pulled back to look at his face with half lidded eyes and found red tinged ones looking back at her. A sliver of fear shot threw her at seeing the red taking over the gold. Sesshomaru, smelling her fear, gently thrust up grinding into her trying to distract her. It worked, she shut her eyes and moaned. She felt his hands grope her rear as he pulled her against him making her moan again. Trying to recreate that same feeling he invoked she rubbed her pelvis in a circle against him. He growled in response and locked his lips with hers in a gentler kiss as he urged her to continue.

One hand on his shoulder to support her she let the other travel down his back as she scraped her nails against his skin along the way. He groaned and thrust up, feeling her wetness coat his length he did it again and again building up a rhythm. Kagome now clawed at his back trying to hold on to some sense of reality. "Kami.. Sessho", she gasped as he jerked his hips successfully shutting her up. She felt her belly tighten as he continued thrusting against her, her head was swimming and her moaning got louder. Then just as he gave a particularly hard thrust her head fell back, ears popped, and her body locked up. She came with a silent scream. Sesshomaru growled possessively then lowered them to the ground with her legs still firmly wrapped around his hips.

"Miko, look at me." She didn't respond to him she was too busy trying to calm her body down after the first organism she had ever had. "Kagome" he spoke louder as he nuzzled her chin with his nose. She opened her eyes and found his were now completely blood red only this time she felt no fear. Smiling up at him she raised a hand and caressed his cheek telling him it was ok and that she was ready. Turning his head slightly he kissed her palm then froze.

"What is it Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked upon a whisper. Then she sensed a youkai coming right for them. Sesshomaru jumped up and grabbed his hakama's and her clothing. After tossing her clothes to her he put his pants on and stood in front of her covering her while she dressed.

She had just put her brawl and panties on when a large oni appeared in front of them. "Miko-sama, are you the one I search for?" The oni asked as Sesshomaru readied his poison whip. Kagome put a hand on Sesshomaru's arm to stop him from striking the demon down. She finished dressing then stepped out from behind him.

"I'm not sure, what is it you need?" She asked, her voice full of kindness much to Sesshomaru's dismay.

"My friend is in need of help, he has been poisoned by a potent snake youkai and has been dieing fast. Nothing we have tried is helping, are you the shikon miko I search for?"

"I am she." Kagome was mad that he had came at such a bad time but couldn't say no. especially after he just knelt down bowing his head and said please. Giving a small sigh "get up, where is your friend located and what are your names?" Sesshomaru had been quiet the entire time until now.

"Miko, perhaps you should think upon this first." Sesshomaru turned to her staring into her eyes demanding her to listen.

"This is who I am now Sesshomaru, this is all I know to do, what I continue to live for. I will assist him and will do so now, his friend is dieing quickly." He frowned at her a moment before walking away, disappearing into the woods. Kiro had came to them moments after the oni had appeared and now took Sesshomaru's place at her side.

"My name is Matsu and my friends name is Kotsu, Miko-sama." the oni said after a moment of silence, obviously trying to piece together what was going on. "He is not too far from here, we sensed a miko and knew it had to be the one we've heard so much about non other would travel into the west. We will gladly pay you for your help, your the only hope we have left."